Battle of Dieppe

Basic Info

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What year did the Battle of Dieppe happen?

1942

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Name one of the reasons why it occured..

- To bring out German forces
- Better location to attack

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How long did the Battle of Dieppe last for?

9 hours

Outcome

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Who won the Battle of Dieppe?

The battle resulted in a German victory. The Allies lost.

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How many Canadians were killed in the Battle of Dieppe

916

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How many planes were shot down during the battle?

119 planes shot down

During

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This codename was used by the Allies for the Dieppe Raid

Operation Jubilee

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This country suffered the most casualties during the failed Dieppe Raid, with nearly 3,400 soldiers killed, wounded, or captured

Canada

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Q: What was the main goal of the Allied forces during the Battle of Dieppe?

To test German coastal defenses and gather information for a future invasion?